Sam Barrett
Sam Barrett is an award winning freelance journalist, specialising in health and wellbeing, protection and personal finance. She has more than 25 years' experience and enjoys cycling, running and travel in her free time.
AnalysisHow can voluntary benefits schemes compete with other online discount sites?
With competition from other online discount sites, employers need to ensure their voluntary benefits schemes stand out.
Case StudiesSt. James’s Place ensures its voluntary benefits scheme offers valuable discounts
St. James’s Place offers a range of voluntary benefits to meet the needs of its diverse workforce.
AnalysisManaging the reward and benefit needs of five generations
Employers need to understand the generational differences that can affect their reward and benefits strategy.
Case StudiesDHL Supply Chain evolves benefits in line with shifting employee demographics
DHL Supply Chain ensures its reward and benefits package appeals to employees of all ages.
AnalysisCan employers do more to fill the gaps in healthcare provision?
To help keep workforces healthy and productive, employers are stepping in to fill the gaps in healthcare provision.
Case StudiesJisc offers enhanced healthcare benefits to staff
Jisc ensures its benefits are valued and meet the diverse needs of its workforce.
AnalysisWhat are the latest trends in global reward?
Health benefits and pensions are in demand around the world as ageing populations put pressure on state systems.
Case StudiesEricsson’s global benefits strategy considers cultural differences
Ericsson’s global strategy sets out its objectives and core minimum benefits, and it has local arrangements in place to reflect cultural differences.
AnalysisWhat can employers do to help reduce long-term sickness absence?
Robust absence management systems and line managers trained to support employee health are essential frontline defences in tackling long-term absence.
Case StudiesArqiva prioritises employee health with dedicated wellbeing strategy
Arqiva introduced a wellbeing strategy in 2013 and recruited a dedicated wellbeing person to run it.
AnalysisHow do international tensions impact organisations, their employees and their reward strategies in 2025?
Rising geopolitical pressures are shaping the way organisations operate, affecting everything from supply chains and sales to reward and benefits strategies.
Case StudiesCrawford and Company tailors reward according to geopolitical risks
Crawford and Company ensures it is agile and responsive in how it supports its employees.
AnalysisHow can benefits support employees with learning disabilities?
The quest for greater diversity and inclusion is helping to create richer, more rewarding workplaces.
Case StudiesNexer Digital’s flexible approach supports staff with learning disabilities
Having a diverse workforce is a key business objective for Nexer Digital.
Case StudiesDisability is key element of GXO Logistics’ diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy
GXO Logistics is the largest single employer of adults with Down’s syndrome.
Case StudiesMid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust ensures its benefits provision meets staff needs
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust looks after more than half a million people each year in their homes, in the community and across its three hospitals. To deliver this service it employs around 10,000 people, working in roles from administration and cleaning to nursing.
Case StudiesCoventry Building Society offers extensive eldercare support to staff
Coventry Building Society has formally recognised the needs of employees with caring responsibilities since 2017, when it introduced its Carers Flexibility scheme offering three days’ paid leave. Over the last few years, as well as topping this up with a further two days’ unpaid leave, it has enhanced the range ...
Case StudiesN Family Club provides avenues of support for staff who care for elderly relatives
N Family Club runs a chain of 37 nurseries in London, the home counties and beyond. It employs nearly 1,300 people across these nurseries and in its support team, working with Rest Less to launch an over 50s apprenticeship in 2023 to help it attract a diverse workforce.
